Marked by top-notch service and designed to the hilt, these hotels aren’t just a place to stay; they’re stylish destinations in their own right. Our top five picks—all opened within the last year—are within 330 miles of Atlanta for a chic weekend escape. Read the full list.
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Dream Home: Author Kristy Woodson Harvey puts down roots in Beaufort, North Carolina
I was nineteen the first time I ever drove over the drawbridge into Beaufort, North Carolina. Good Southern girl that I was, I had arrived for a debutante party. One look, and I was absolutely smitten.
Where to Stay: Spotlight on Hotel Trundle
When Rita Patel and her husband, Marcus Munse, decided to open a boutique hotel in their hometown of Columbia, they knew they wanted to bring something different, unexpected, even magical to the city’s traditional lodging scene.
Atlanta interior designer Tim Hobby’s tips for exploring Miami’s famed winter art fairs
Miami is rife with winter art fairs, which draw hundreds of galleries and nearly 80,000 visitors each December to Art Basel, Context, Pulse, Design Miami, and Scope. Interior designer Tim Hobby of Hobby Astrop Modern attends as many as he can—here, he shares what’s on his radar this year.
Turning Tides in Apalachicola
The oysters are vanishing from Apalachicola. No one knows if they’ll come back. You won’t find them on most menus anymore, and oyster boats have all but abandoned the bay. There’s plenty of blame to go around, but that won’t help this charming village on the shores of the Florida Panhandle. As its claim to fame disappears, Apalachicola vows it won’t share the same fate.
Atlanta designer Vern Yip spends his holidays in New York City. Here’s his guide to the city.
Vern Yip, famous Atlanta interior designer and star on TLC's Trading Spaces, talks about why his family visits New York City every winter. From his favorite places to eat (Jean-George’s Nougatine is a must) to his favorite design inspirations (Metropolitan Museum of Art), here's Vern Yip's guide to New York City over the holiday season.
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Science, History, & Arts Intersect in Huntsville, Alabama
In Huntsville, Alabama, change is constant, but tradition is never forgotten.
A mix of high-tech cool and sublime southern culture, this city truly has something for everyone. Did you know Huntsville is home to the...
Tabasco Sauce: 7 things you didn’t know about the classic condiment
Tabasco sauce isn’t just a Southern staple; it’s beloved the world over and has been a mainstay on tables and countertops for 150 years.
Tinsel Towns: Have a holly jolly Christmas at these holiday hubs
Cruise down the Intracoastal Waterway with Santa Claus, take in hundreds of thousands of holiday lights, and enjoy a white Christmas without leaving the South.
9 Main Street mainstays in Hendersonville, North Carolina
Gems, apples, and bears would seem unrelated—unless you find yourself in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The three are woven into the town’s history and winked at all along Main Street.
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Experience more than 250 years of history this holiday season in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. From the heartwarming aroma of freshly-baked Moravian cookies and nostalgic candlelit strolls through Old Salem, to the vibrant downtown and...
Ask the Expert: Where to raise a glass in New Orleans
The Sazerac is the official cocktail of New Orleans. Most of its ingredients, like Herbsaint and Peychaud’s bitters, were either invented in this city or find a home here.
Where to Stay: Spotlight on The Greystone Inn
As we descend the narrow, stone-lined path down the hillside leading to the boathouse, raindrops begin to fall. Our group continues on, climbing aboard the polished mahogany Hacker-Craft called Miss Lucy for a sunset cruise.
Georgia’s landscape has everything from the rugged Appalachians to granite monadnocks and shady creekside trails. We whittled it down to 12 great hikes, fit for an experienced backpacker, day-tripper, or even an urban crusader (two are ITP!). Discover scenic spots and find out which trail is Georgia's toughest. Get out there and hike
Dream Home: Author Kristy Woodson Harvey puts down roots in Beaufort, North Carolina
I was nineteen the first time I ever drove over the drawbridge into Beaufort, North Carolina. Good Southern girl that I was, I had arrived for a debutante party. One look, and I was absolutely smitten.
